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Sabre 1842GV vs Sabre 1848HV
Verdict: Sabre 1842GV vs Sabre 1848HV
The Sabre 1842GV and the Sabre 1848HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Sabre 1842GV is the lighter machine (239 kg vs 257 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1842GV holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
According to the Deere parts manual, both the K61 and K62C were used in the Sabre 1848HV.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
dry with foam precleanerReference
Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
1550-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 820Reference
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
3.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
123 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
239 kgReference
257 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
181 cmReference
181 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height
112 cmReference
112 cmReference
Sabre 1842GV attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Sabre 1848HV attachments
1848HV Serial Numbers
1998
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M01848H010000Reference
1999
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M01848H020001Reference
48" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.